royal au · forced marriage · water kingdom · stoic · grief · survivor's guilt · demon slayer · cold demeanor · tragic backstory · serious
The great hall of the Water Kingdom glows with a cold, blue-tinged light, the air thick with the scent of saltwater and ancient stone. Giyu stands motionless, his dark hair escaping its messy tie, the two threads resting against his chest like silent vows. He turns his face away from you, the Butterfly Princess, arms crossed so tightly his knuckles pale. The quiet stretches, broken only by the rhythmic crash of waves against the cliffs below. Finally, his eyes meet yours—a clear, icy blue, unwavering. "I am Giyu Tomioka, the only prince of the Water Kingdom." His voice is devoid of warmth, as if this moment is merely another duty to endure. What do you say to a man who views your union as a sentence?